SB341 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Social Security number and birth date, person recording required and judge of probate authorized to redact, remove or make illegible on marriage licenses and public documents, Sec. 12-13-22 am'd.

Summary

The bill would require redaction of Social Security numbers and birth dates from marriage licenses and other public records filed with the probate court, and would give the probate judge authority to redact them from those records.

What This Bill Does

It requires the person recording documents with the probate court to redact Social Security numbers and birthdates from public records. It also authorizes the probate judge to redact or obscure these details on public records, including documents that convey or encumber property. Additionally, it allows records to be made available electronically and published online, with federal law considerations preserved.

Who It Affects

• People and entities who submit documents to be recorded with the probate court, who must redact SSNs and birthdates before filing (SSN removal is a condition to filing).
• The judge of probate, who would have authority to redact or make illegible SSNs or birthdates on public records filed with the court.
• The general public, who would access redacted records (potentially online) to protect privacy.

Key Provisions

• Before recording any public-record document, redact any Social Security number; removal must occur as a condition to filing.
• Before recording any public-record document, redact birthdates appearing with a person's name unless required by law or necessary for the document.
• The judge of probate may redact or make illegible a Social Security number or birthdate appearing in connection with a person's name on public records relating to property or other probate filings.
• The judge may make such records available electronically and publish them on the Internet.
• If federal law conflicts, the instrument must comply with federal requirements.
• The act becomes effective immediately after passage and approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Social Security Number